Gary William Winter

In Loving Memory of Gary W. Winter November 4th, 1942 - March 25th, 2026 Gary W. Winter, age 83, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at his home in Maplewood, Minnesota, on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gee; daughter Christa (Nick) Hartzel; and five cherished grandchildren-Isabella, Alexandra, Nicholas, Gabriella, and Georgia. He is also survived by his sisters Sharon (Kent) Swanson, Cherie (Scott) Eggerth, Beth (Dave) Ouellette, and Robyn (John) Krystosek; sisters‑in‑law Joanne Wegwerth, Donna Winter, and Mickey Uhlman; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Jeannette (Jan) Wegwerth; father William (Bud) Winter; stepfather Arthur (Art) Wegwerth; sister Renee Johnson; and brothers Lowell Winter, Wayne Wegwerth, and Jerry Wegwerth. A Life of Service and Dedication A 1960 graduate of Johnson High School in St. Paul, Gary began his career with 3M Company shortly thereafter. In 1964, he answered the call to serve his country and joined the United States Air Force, spending four years stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. On his return home, he met the love of his life, Gee, in New York. They married in November 1968, and Gary resumed his career at 3M, where he would remain for 42 years, retiring in 2004 as a National Accounts Sales Manager. Gary and Gee built a beautiful life together, raising one daughter who, along with her husband, blessed them with five grandchildren who became the joy of Gary's life. A Passion for Bowling and Golf Bowling was one of Gary's greatest lifelong passions. A seasoned league bowler for more than 35 years, he devoted countless hours to promoting the sport, especially through coaching children and young adults. His leadership and dedication were recognized when he was elected director of the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association in 1997. He was inducted into the St. Paul Bowling Hall of Fame in 2003 and later served as Vice President of the Association. Gary's bowling accomplishments were remarkable: seven sanctioned 300 games, two 299 games, an 805 series, and more than 250 700-plus series-a testament to both his skill and his love for the game. He was also an avid golfer who treasured time spent on the course with friends, especially at Indian Hills Country Club. Commitment to Community For the past 23 years, Gary was a proud and active member of the Masons and the Osman Shrine in St. Paul. His commitment to service and fellowship was evident in every organization he joined and every life he touched. Gary was also an active lifetime member of American Legion Post #98 in St. Paul Park, as well as a dedicated member of the Disabled American Veterans. His continued involvement reflected his deep pride in his military service and his unwavering support for fellow veterans. Visitation Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM Masonic Service at 7:00 PM Washburn‑McReavy Shoreview Chapel 515 Highway 96 W. Shoreview, Minnesota Funeral Service Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Visitation one hour prior St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church 2499 North Helen St. North St. Paul, Minnesota Memorials In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Osman Auxiliary, 1703 Lilac Lane, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Gary William Winter

November 4, 1942 - March 25, 2026

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